Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass
A strong, low cost vertical windlass for boats up to about 40 ft. Buyers trade the long warranty of Lewmar or Maxwell for much more pull per dollar.
Amazon $949.99$949.99
2.9/5
A compact, well supported vertical windlass for a cruiser or center console up to about 30 ft with room under the bow.
- 700 lbMaximum pull
- 82 ft/minLine speed
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,125
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Pros
- Only the low gypsy shows on deck; the motor sits out of the weather in the locker
- Handles a rope and chain rode on one gypsy, so no separate rope drum
- Three year warranty from a long standing windlass maker
Cons
- Needs room below deck and a deep enough anchor locker for the rode to fall
- Slow at a typical 50 ft a minute under load
- Costs much more per pound of pull than the budget brands
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 6670011108-312 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb |
| Line speed | 82 ft/min |
| Motor | 320 W |
| Current draw | 45 A |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 30 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes |
| Weight | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this style
Five Oceans Pacific 900
For a boat in the 35 to 45 ft range that needs more pull than a 600 W windlass gives, at a lower price than the premium brands.
Amazon $1,890$1,890
Five Oceans Pacific 600
A complete vertical windlass kit, rode included, for boats from 20 to about 45 ft. A good fit when the old rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,220$1,220
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